I’ve always wondered why taxpayers had to carry the burden of funding sports stadiums. When the new stadium was built for the Colts, the taxes in the surrounding counties went up considerably. Why should they? Professional athletes make oodles of money to play their game. Many of them receive even more money from endorsements, speaking engagements, etc. USA Today is reporting that a proposal by President Obama would put an end to taxpayers carrying those […] Read the Full Article »
Richard Sherman – Proof That a Stanford Degree Does Not Make You Smart
Richard Sherman may have gone to Stanford. Sherman may have a college degree – but as we all know – a college degree, does not a wise man make. Richard Sherman's actions were pathetic. The “idea” that it was to gain media attention and that he is a marketing genius came as an afterthought. There is no way he could have planned to act like that, going into the game. His actions were nothing above […] Read the Full Article »
Please tell me you’re not one of THOSE sports parents!
As a parent in the stands of Youth League Football and their opening day yesterday, I forced myself to take 24 hours before taking any action regarding my disappointments. The 24 hour rule is one that some of the finest coaches recommend for parents who wish to voice their opinions pertaining to the game, the umpires, the coaching decisions or plays. Yet I have taken that 24 hour rule and have applied it to three […] Read the Full Article »